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The Protocol (A James Acton Thriller, Book #1)

FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDYFor two thousand years the Triarii have protected us, influencing history from the crusades to the discovery of America. Descendant from the Roman Empire, they pervade every level of society, and are now in a race with our own government to retrieve an ancient artifact thought to have been lost forever.FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDYFor two thousand years the Triarii have protected us, influencing history from the crusades to the discovery of America. Descendant from the Roman Empire, they pervade every level of society, and are now in a race with our own government to retrieve an ancient artifact thought to have been lost forever. Caught in the middle is archaeology professor James Acton, relentlessly hunted by the elite Delta Force, under orders to stop at nothing to possess what he has found, and the Triarii, equally determined to prevent the discovery from falling into the wrong hands. With his students and friends dying around him, Acton flees to find the one person who might be able to help him, but little does he know he may actually be racing directly into the hands of an organization he knows nothing about...Available James Acton Thrillers:The Protocol, Brass Monkey, Broken Dove, The Templar's Relic, Flags of Sin, The Arab Fall, The Circle of Eight, The Venice Code, Pompeii's Ghosts, Amazon Burning, The Riddle
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A Mind Not Worth Controlling (A Captain Rescue Short Story)

Is Captain Rescue having a bad day, or is something more sinister happening?Bridget is used to being robbed. It’s one of the perks of living in her city. But she never imagined the one and only Captain Rescue would ever come to her aid... like this. After “taking care” of her would-be assailants, Captain Rescue practically kidnaps Bridget, whisking the reluctant teen away on a crime-fighting joyride.It doesn’t take long for her to suspect that Captain Rescue might very well have cracked. Is he just not the hero she thought he was, or is something more sinister going on here? Find out in... A Mind Not Worth Controlling. But wait, there’s more!If you enjoyed this short story -- and let’s not kid around here, you did -- then check out A Drizzle of Zombies! It’s Captain Rescue (and friends’) first full-length novel, and it’s a rompin’ good time.
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Dancing Barefoot

Jessica Moriarty appears to have it all—a successful career as an architect, a loyal group of friends, a gorgeous apartment, and an on-again-off-again affair with Boston's most eligible bachelor. Behind this “perfect life” façade, Jessica hides the loss she feels over giving up her dream career as an artist, copes with a destructive relationship with her alcoholic mother, and struggles with heartbreak over a lost love. Jacques Sinclair only needs his cameras, a backpack, and a good pair of walking shoes. A world-renowned photographer, he is a man without boundaries. Despite fame and fortune, he still yearns for the woman who shattered his heart when she vanished from his life five years ago. A chance meeting brings Jacques and Jessica back together. Reunions aren't always planned or welcomed, but chemistry has a way of revealing what is denied. Ensnared in a web of sabotage and conspiracy—carefully constructed by people who want to control their lives—Jacques and Jessica struggle to trust each other, break free from the status quo, reclaim their love, and build a life of extraordinary possibility.
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The Missing Capstone

Before Treasure of the Mayan King there was Egypt. Chauncy Rollock needs to prove his theories about the Great Pyramid of Giza. At stake: his doctoral thesis, his money, and the girl of his dreams. With no official backing he must turn to the black markets of Cairo and Abydos. Will he find the missing capstone and get everything he ever wanted? Or will his business partners be his final undoing?There's nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away." – Sarah KayWhen Elrenia Kitrusen celebrates the first day of summer at the beach, she doesn't expect her life to be changed forever. Andrew Gritt, the picture-perfect surfer, not only saves her day, but becomes her Angel.A week later, Elrenia and Andrew meet again at a birthday party. During a Game Finale of fighting Zombies in the Forgotten Forest, a bond is formed between them. Although it's just a game, the Voices send out warnings to Elrenia whenever danger lurks around the corner. Through the Voices, Elrenia saves Andrew multiple times. After spending the night in the attic, magic sparks fly, and they become inseparable. Yet, three years later, Elrenia moves to Chicago and receives shattering news that Andrew is marrying another. Will Elrenia be like the persistent ocean in pursuing her Angel? Or will she give up and watch him go from the shoreline?
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Proximity (Wanderlust Series Book 2)

Love sometimes hides in plain sight. Savannah is one of the boys—fun loving, adventurous, a general contractor, and dive master extraordinaire. There isn't much she takes seriously about herself, or at least that's the impression she likes to give off. Women often misjudge her based on her looks so she's gravitated toward a group of men who accept her 'as is'—her SCUBA diving club. Bill has known Savannah's wild side for years and has been comfortable playing the role of best friend. As part of the Dallas Divers, he's shared many adventures with the group from diving the Blue Hole in Belize to exploring the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. When the team heads out to Costa Rica for a series of cave dives, he knows something is off but can't quite justify his nerves. Catastrophe happens shortly after their immersion in the cave. With the entrance blocked from an earthquake and separated from the rest of their team, Savannah and Bill are forced to find another way out while battling aftershocks, rising tides, and an undeniable attraction that they've ignored for too long.
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Fatal Reunion - A James Acton Thriller Book #33

“James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!"*** FROM USA TODAY & MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY ***THE MASK HAS FINALLY BEEN FOUND. AND THEY’LL KILL ANYONE TO HAVE IT. In ancient Thailand, the king falls unexpectedly ill. Tradition states that he who first dons the Mask of Succession after the king’s death shall inherit the throne. This has held true for centuries, however, for the first time, the eldest son isn’t worthy. The shocking events that follow leave a kingdom in turmoil, and the bejeweled mask lost to history.   Until now.   An archaeology team has found the mask and are desperate to keep that fact a secret until they can secure the priceless artifact. The leader of the dig calls in an old colleague, Archaeology Professor James Acton, who may be able to transport the mask to safety.   Acton and his wife, already heading to the region with friends, agree to visit the dig site, though haven’t been informed as to why. They’ve only been given an ominous warning.   Bring security.   They arrive at the remote dig site to find a relieved colleague, a dozen children visiting from a nearby school, and a secret that hasn’t been kept, leading to a bloody raid they barely survive.   Alone in the jungle, with help nowhere to be found, the professors and children are in a fight for their lives as they attempt to traverse a thick, unforgiving land, while fleeing a vicious gang hellbent on possessing a lost piece of history.   In Fatal Reunion, award winning USA Today and million copy bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy once again takes history and twists it to his own end, thrusting the reader into an action filled thrill-ride, sure to have you burning through the pages. If you enjoy fast-paced adventures in the style of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and James Rollins, then you'll love this thrilling tale of archaeological intrigue.Get your copy of Fatal Reunion today, and discover what happens when history and greed collide…
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Black Widow

*** FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY *** A MASS MIGRATION AN OUTPOURING OF COMPASSION THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy serves up another heart-pounding thriller in Black Widow. After corrupt Russian agents sell deadly radioactive Cesium to Chechen terrorists, CIA Special Agent Dylan Kane is sent to infiltrate the ISIL terror cell suspected of purchasing it. Then all contact is lost. From the war-torn deserts of Syria to the humanitarian corridors of Europe, J. Robert Kennedy delivers another action-packed thriller torn from today's headlines, taking readers on a heart-wrenching journey from the perspectives of the innocent victims, the terrorists among them, and the heroes trying to stop them. In true Kennedy style, this deftly-crafted, taut thriller, provides all the action, humor, romance and heartbreak only he can deliver. Available Dylan Kane...
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Lake of Bones

"James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!"

*** FROM USA TODAY & MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY ***

WOULD YOU SACRIFICE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EVER KNOWN TO LIVE IN PEACE?

Almost 800 years ago, a group of families flee the oppression of the Church, following a charismatic leader on a pilgrimage to what he has promised is a realm far to the east where they can live in peace, free to worship as they please.

But as they near their destination, something goes horribly wrong.

And when Archaeology Professor James Acton is invited to India by a US Senator to attend the opening of a new state-of-the-art communications facility near the Chinese border, he is eager to accept when he is...
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Children of the Sun and Moon

Royal twins Eric and Koral must go against their father, and return magic. To delay could mean the end of the lands as they know it.Nearly 500 years ago, the War of Wizards almost destroyed the world of Melarandra. The Order of Maget was created to ensure this never occurred again. For five centuries, they have destroyed any creature, or human, who possessed magical abilities. Even as this went on, a prophecy had foretold magic's return.Royal twins Koral and Eric Traven had been told since they were children the prophecy pertained to them. The prophecy told both were needed to complete the task of returning magic, but Eric had other ideas. Always wanting to go down in history as a great hero, he planned to do it alone. Now, as their sixteenth birthday approached, the betrayal which the prophecy had foretold has occurred, setting everything into motion. Eric has gone off on his own, leaving Koral to scramble to find him. If they do not achieve the task set before them together, magic would return chaotic, and destroy the world as they know it.Now, with the help of Gillock, a wizard from the old days, and beings that are no longer supposed to exist, Koral sets out into the Central Lands. Time is already against her and she wonders if she will find her brother in time. And more importantly, before the Order does.
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Reckless Endangerment

Coming home again isn't always easy. Colonel Michael Cedars and reporter Hope Shane fell in love in a warzone, but then the world blew up and splintered their lives in two. Sometimes heroes fall and take the ones they love down with them. A Marine accustomed to giving orders, Michael struggles to find his role in civilian life. Wounded, he faces new battles as he learns to walk again, struggles with wartime ghosts, and questions his abilities as a husband. But theirs is a love worth fighting for—and Hope Shane doesn't surrender. An investigative reporter, she's hot on the trail of a human trafficking ring. Danger intensifies as she gets closer to the truth, but the human traffickers know her weakness. Will Michael become her Achilles Heel? Will her reckless disregard for rules shatter the fragile bonds of their marriage once and for all? Is he still the hero she married or has he become a liability that could get them both killed?
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Depraved Difference (A Detective Shakespeare Mystery, Book #1)

When a woman is brutally murdered, her cries for help fall on the deaf ears of onlookers too terrified to get involved. A year later, reporter Aynslee Kai receives videos documenting the final moments of apparently unrelated victims. To further her career, she clashes with Detective Hayden Eldridge, who discovers all were witnesses to the murder, proving sometimes just watching is fatal.FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDYWould you help, would you run, or would you just watch?When a young woman is brutally assaulted by two men on the subway, her cries for help fall on the deaf ears of onlookers too terrified to get involved, her misery ended with the crushing stomp of a steel-toed boot. A cell phone video of her vicious murder, callously released on the Internet, its popularity a testament to today’s depraved society, serves as a trigger, pulled a year later, for a killer.When emailed a video documenting the final moments of a woman’s life, entertainment reporter Aynslee Kai, rather than ask why the killer chose her to tell the story, decides to capitalize on the opportunity to further her career. Assigned to the case is Hayden Eldridge, a detective left to learn the ropes by a disgraced partner, and as videos continue to follow victims, he discovers they were all witnesses to the brutal subway murder a year earlier, proving sometimes just watching is fatal.From the author of The Protocol, Depraved Difference is a fast-paced murder suspense novel with enough laughs, heartbreak, terror and twists to keep you on the edge of your seat, then knock you flat on the floor with an ending so shocking, you’ll read it again just to pick up the clues.
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The Templar Detective and the Lost Children

*** FROM USA TODAY & MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY ***IT IS ONE OF THE KINGDOM’S GREATEST SHAMES.BUT CAN ONE LONE TEMPLAR KNIGHT BRING IT TO AN END?A desperate husband and father commits a heinous crime to protect his family’s future, then compounds it with an even more atrocious act to preserve his secret, forever condemning his soul to fiery damnation. But the secret he thinks he has successfully protected is known to others, innocent and guilty alike. And they are determined to take advantage, one to bring justice, the others to profit. When someone from Thomas Durant’s past knocks on his door, he is shocked at the story he is told, as are his guests, Templar Knight Sir Marcus de Rancourt, and his trusted companion, Sergeant Simon Chastain. Together, they vow to seek the truth, and bring justice to those involved in the King’s Court, and the slums of Paris.From award winning USA Today and million copy bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy comes another thrilling mystery in the hit Templar Detective series, packed with action, intrigue, heartache, and humor, guaranteed to keep fans of historical thrillers finding an excuse to read just one more chapter before turning out the lights.Get your copy today, and discover the terrible secret kept by the Kingdom of France’s noble families…  
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Rampage

“One of the best writers today.” (Johnny Olsen) / “A master storyteller.” (Betty Richard)*** FROM USA TODAY & MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY *** THEY THOUGHT SHE WAS NOBODY.THEY WERE WRONG. When four women witness a brutal murder, the fight for their lives begins. One loses that fight, another is wounded, one is scarred psychologically, and the fourth is taken hostage. By the Russian mob. Determined to eliminate witnesses, they brutally interrogate her, unaware of who she is engaged to. Command Sergeant Major Burt Dawson. Delta Force. Grieving their loss, and determined to save Dawson’s fiancée, Bravo Team goes on an off the books rampage as they relentlessly pursue those responsible for the attack on those most important to them. Family. In Rampage, award winning USA Today and million copy bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy once again delivers pulse-pounding action sure to leave you burning through the pages on the edge of your seat. If you thrive on big action and high body counts, then you’ll love it when America’s best take the law into their own hands to deliver justice to those the authorities can’t touch. Get your copy of Rampage today, and see what happens when you mess with Delta’s family…    
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